Russian Intelligence Accuses Constantinople of Meddling in Georgian Patriarchal Succession

Russian intelligence accuses Constantinople of meddling in Georgian Patriarchal succession

The Holy Synod of the Georgian Orthodox Church is expected to convene on Friday to discuss organizational matters related to the upcoming Patriarchal election.

Who May Succeed Patriarch Ilia II, And How Could It (Re-)Define Georgian Orthodox Church - Civil Georgia

Two weeks after the passing of Catholicos-Patriarch Ilia II, Georgia finds itself in a peculiar debate: while many caution against interfering in, or even publicly discussing, the succession process, few can resist expressing preferences or engaging in arguments about potential candidates. That is hardly surprising in a country where more than 80 percent identify with Orthodox Christianity, and where both the Patriarch and the Church have long w…

Holy Synod of the Georgian Patriarchate to convene on Friday – Candidates at risk of disqualification | Orthodox Times (en)

By Efi Efthimiou The Holy Synod of the Church of Georgia is expected to convene on Friday, 3 April at 12:00 noon, at the invitation of the Locum Tenens of the Patriarchal Throne, Metropolitan Shio of Senaki. According to the announcement, the purpose of the meeting is to discuss organisational matters and additional details regarding the upcoming sessions of the Synod in its expanded composition, which will elect the triprosopon, as well as othe…